Comic Life

Comic Life has simple features that allow for it to be creative without being overwhelming for the user. Often times apps intend to be helpful by including a lot of options, but they rarely get used and confuse the user. Comic Life allows for a creative comic to be made, or the user can choose a template. I worked with a template. It was easy to insert images and wording where I wanted them. One thing I found most useful is the creativity that is allowed through this app. When I chose a through bubble I could drag it across the screen and put it exactly where I wanted it. This would be helpful for students because they would not get overwhelmed by not being able to put things where they would like for them to go. 

This could be useful in a classroom. Students could make a comic as an alternative to a poster over a project or assignment. If students are using the same iPad there is even an option to create collections so that each student's file would be separate and easy to locate. Students can also choose to take a photo at that moment and have it put directly into the app instead of searching for one to upload. This is an app I think I would use in my classroom in lieu of making posters. Students can create an image digitally and they have the option to share it or print it directly from the iPad. This would eliminate the hassle of buying supplies and posterboard for the classroom. I also think that students would personally enjoy creating something in a electronic fashion rather than starting from scratch. Though this app would not work in every circumstance I really think it would be beneficial especially to get male students involved in the creative process.